Explore the Family Name Tassos
The meaning of Tassos
Greek: shortened form of patronymics such as Anastasopoulos and Tassopoulos, derived from the personal name Anastasios (see Anastasio) and its short form Tassos.
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How common is the last name Tassos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tassos has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tassos was ranked 99,725 in popularity with a count of 168 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 107,669 and the count slightly decreased to 165. The proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.06 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #107,669 | -7.97% |
| Count | 168 | 165 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tassos
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tassos identify as White, with a slight decrease from 98.21% in 2000 to 98.18% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This suggests that the Tassos surname predominantly aligns with a White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 98.18% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |